Welcome!

The Port of Ludington Maritime Museum brings history to life with digital storytelling, authentic images and artifacts, and engaging interactive exhibits that entertain, enlighten, and inspirea deeper appreciation for the region’s maritime history. Located in the former U.S. Coast Guard Station, now listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this family-friendly, three-story museum overlooks Lake Michigan’s wild shoreline, Ludington’s iconic North Pier Light, and the historic carferry Badger, extending the maritime experience beyond its doors in this vacation wonderland. The museum is operated by the Mason County Historical Society, which also operates the nearby Historic White Pine Village.

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General Admission Cost

Visit both The Port of Ludington Maritime Museum and Historic White Pine Village with dual ticketing: Two Museums for one great price!

Senior: $18.50

Adult: $20.00

Child (6-17): $14.50

Under 5: Free

*Multiple discounts do not apply

*See Events/Tours for dates and pricing

Parking

Vehicles can parallel park along South Lakeshore Dr. or in the Loomis Street Boat Ramp parking area.

Busses will not fit through the turn around in front of the museum. Busses should drop-off their groups at the Loomis Street Boat Ramp parking area. There is a connecting sidewalk located in the southeast corner of the parking lot.

During this season of giving, I would like to say thank you to our donors, members, and volunteers. Your generous donations of time, talent, and treasure supports the various programs that we offer at both Historic White Pine Village and the Port of Ludington Maritime...

As we embark on the holiday season I would like to take a moment to thank you for your continual support throughout this past year. We are truly grateful for your commitment to our mission! 2018 has been a busy and exciting year for both museums. Historic White Pine...

Mason County Historical Society, which operates both Historic White Pine Village and Port of Ludington Maritime Museum, announces the retirement of Executive Director, Dr. Rick Plummer, and the appointment of Rebecca Berringer as Executive Director. “The transition of management will take place effective September 1, 2018”

The Board of Directors at The Community Foundation for Mason County has awarded Mason County Historical Society's M & O Railroad Project $500. Mr. James Jensen, MCHS Board President, says that this generous support from the Community Foundation is greatly...

Members of the Mason County Historical Society (Ludington, Michigan) and the Manitowoc County Historical Society (Manitowoc, Wisconsin) will enjoy free daily admission* at each other's historic villages during the 2018 S.S. Badger sailing season. The Badger will set...